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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Chester takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 25m
Duration
334 mi
Distance
£143
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
6h 43m
£114–194

Stranraer to Chester train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 17m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited12h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 57m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 57m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 57m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 57m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 57m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 57m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 333.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Chester via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 43m.

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